Steve Gonzalez

Steve "Speedy" Gonzalez (born May 1, 1981) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played one season with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League (AFL). He first enrolled at Modesto Junior College before transferring to Menlo College. Gonzalez was also a member of the San Diego Riptide, Manchester Wolves, Green Bay Blizzard and Dallas Vigilantes. He appeared on Michael Irvin's reality show 4th and Long.

Early life Gonzalez played football, baseball and basketball at Ceres High School in Ceres, California.

College career Gonzalez first played college football for the Modesto Junior College Pirates, starting at cornerback and wide receiver for two years.

He then transferred and played for the Menlo Oaks of Menlo College for one year before dropping out of college after his junior year. Unable to pay the tuition, he instead took jobs such as working for a moving company and a coffee shop.

Manchester Wolves Gonzalez was signed by the Manchester Wolves of the af2 in November 2005 and played for the team during the 2006 season.

Philadelphia Soul Gonzalez signed with the Philadelphia Soul in October 2006 and played for the team during the 2007 season. He was released by the Soul on August 1, 2007.

Green Bay Blizzard Gonzalez played for the Green Bay Blizzard of the af2 in 2008.

4th and Long Gonzalez was the fifth cut on Michael Irvin's reality show 4th and Long.

Dallas Vigilantes Gonzalez was signed by the Dallas Vigilantes on January 13, 2010.